GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED EARLY REMINGTON "NEW MODEL" ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH VARIANT BARREL ADDRESS. REMINGTON 1858 ARMY 23281 44 Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8" oct bbl, 2-line address with the addition of "NEW MODEL" stamped separately off to the right instead of the normally seen 3-line markings. We have not noticed this variant before. This gun has discernible inspector's cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Note early full German silver cone front sight. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching SNs found on bbl, cylinder, frame and penciled inside each grip. Bbl and frame retain about half their orig blue finish with balance plum/grey, with numerous small scratches, nicks and pinprick pitting. Cylinder is overall plum/grey. Grips are well fit with large chip out of inside right toe with tacking marks on right butt. Mechanically sound with discernible rifling. 52332-21 JS (1,500-2,000)